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Your 2024 Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

Your 2024 Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

This is a comprehensive guide to year-end financial planning opportunities. Use this checklist to make smart moves before we close out the year, and as always work directly with us, your Accountant, or your Attorney to be sure you focus on what is right for your financial circumstances.

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CIO Update: Market Reaction to Election Results

CIO Update: Market Reaction to Election Results

The results of arguably the most closely watched election across the world are finally in, and the U.S. stock market has reacted positively to Donald Trump’s win and the shift of Senate control to a Republican majority. We are still awaiting the results of the House of Representatives, but expectations are for Republican control in that chamber as well.

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Global Market Commentary – May 2024

Global Market Commentary – May 2024

Global stocks rebounded 4.06% in May to overcome April’s -3.30% slump, bringing the MSCI All Country World Index’s YTD gain to 8.88%. The global benchmark for stocks reached seven all-time highs in May, bringing its 2024 tally to 28 record highs so far this year.

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Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

This is a comprehensive guide to year-end financial planning opportunities. Use this checklist to make smart moves before we close out the year, and as always work directly with us, your Accountant, or your Attorney to be sure you focus on what is right for you.

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What You Should Do With ESPP Stock

What You Should Do With ESPP Stock

There are different structures for Employee Stock Purchase Plans, or ESPPs, but in general, they allow you to set aside money from your paycheck to buy your employer’s stock at a discount over a certain time period.

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